Last week we looked at the first three leadership lessons we can learn from Santa this December. Check out the post here.
Let’s dive into three more lessons about what makes Santa such a great leader.
4. Get The Right Reindeer
Santa can fly his sleigh only because of the fantastic reindeer team he has assembled. Every great leader needs some reindeer to accomplish the mission. Santa can’t do it all alone, and neither can we. One of the first acts of a leader is to build a great team around him/her. Your reindeer are your inner-circle of people that you need to spend the most time with. They are the ones who will take you to a higher level.
5. Have A Great Workshop
Santa and the elves can accomplish their mission because they have a great workshop to produce the toys. In the same way, you must have a great workshop to create. Your environment, office, workspace, etc.… should be conducive to getting work done in a fun/creative/productive way. Everyone needs a creative space to work out of in order to make greatness. Never underestimate the power of environment. Just like a plant needs a proper greenhouse to grow, so we need an appropriate greenhouse for our thoughts, ideas, and creativity to flourish. Make your organization a fun/productive place to work by making sure it is a creative space.
6. Make A List And Check It Twice
Great leaders prioritize what needs to be done, and they double-check that list to make sure they get it done. Within every organization, there are endless tasks, projects, and stuff that needs to be finished. Great leaders are able to sift through the minutia and make the complex simple. Santa knows exactly what boys and girls are eligible to receive gifts. In the same way, we need to make sure we know exactly what the mission and prioritize are so we don’t get lost among the vast sea of busyness. Being busy does not equate to being productive, and a smart leader knows the difference. Make a list of the top things that need to be done and hack away until it gets finished. Always reevaluate your progress so you know exactly where you stand in the moment so you can plan for the future.
Next week we are going to look at two more critical practices from Santa and how they can impact our output. Get ready!
